{"id":5315,"date":"2016-08-25T09:41:29","date_gmt":"2016-08-25T08:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/?p=5315"},"modified":"2016-08-25T09:52:25","modified_gmt":"2016-08-25T08:52:25","slug":"design-vintage-whats-not-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/janetmcmeekin.co.uk\/index.php\/design-vintage-whats-not-like\/","title":{"rendered":"Design Vintage – what’s not to like?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IMG_1726\"<\/a>Fantastic to catch up with lovely\u00a0homeowner friend Carrie Brixey at Design Vintage –\u00a0an excellent home accessories store and caf\u00e9, located in a stunning converted barn in the heart of rural West Sussex.<\/p>\n

Having discovered that Design Vintage was actually\u00a0right on my doorstep, my first drop-in was on two wheels while out road cycling\u00a0around the gorgeous South Downs on a rather blustery day.<\/p>\n

The store, which is in\u00a0the village of West Stoke, close to the Kingley Vale Nature Reserve, is in an idyllic spot – the kind of place \u00a0you instantly unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.<\/p>\n

After asking the local postie for directions, I spotted the Design Vintage sign (you need to keep your eyes peeled for it!) and, in lycra-clad manner, arrived to be greeted by the super, friendly manager, Lisa\u00a0Brewster.<\/p>\n

Well, that was\u00a0just the first of many trips to Design Vintage’s rural branch\u00a0– their first shop, owned by Lisa Brass,\u00a0is based\u00a0in Brighton, East Sussex.<\/p>\n

With a superb\u00a0range of stylish furniture and gorgeous homewares from lamps to rugs, cushions to one-off vintage finds, Design Vintage<\/a> is perfect for combining a spot of retail therapy with a good ole natter.<\/p>\n

Turns out that Carrie (I featured her charming cottage a little while ago in Country Homes & Interiors<\/a>), is also a Design Vintage fan – and it’s easy to understand why. They’ve really got it right here from the thoughtfully-curated stock to the\u00a0background music – not to mention the delicious chocolate cake – it definitely is a ‘go-to’ destination. If you haven’t already visited, I’d recommend a trip.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d love your own home to be featured in one of the national magazines I write for, drop me a line at\u00a0mail@janetmcmeekin.co.uk<\/a>\u00a0or call 01243 792379.<\/p>\n

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